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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 433.96 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 433.96 and 197.28 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 433.96 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/433.96 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 433.96 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 85,611.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,611.63/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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